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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,186.04, 444,604.43 and 178,955.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,186.04, 444,604.43 and 178,955.27 is: 246,951.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,186.04 : 444,604.43 = 178,955.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,186.04/444,604.43 = 178,955.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,186.04x = 444,604.43 × 178,955.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,186.04x = 79,564,302,696.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,564,302,696.05/322,186.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,951.43

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